Live Coverage: Final Round of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

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Follow our live updates of The Open Championship’s last round at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.

Time: 2:40 a.m. ET, 7:40 a.m. BST (first group tees off)

Watch: U.S., 4 a.m. (USA), 7 a.m. ET (Peacock); UK, Sky Sports

Sam Burns

American golfer Sam Burns starts today with a two-shot lead. He has come close to winning in previous majors, notably the U.S. Open, and is aiming to secure his first major victory.

Can he complete the task today? Watch to find out.

Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler struggled with his putter during yesterday’s round. He made 16 pars, one birdie, and one bogey. His strokes gained putting rank 135th at The Open, while he is 13th in greens in regulation.

Bryson DeChambeau

Bryson DeChambeau stayed resilient following a controversial two-shot penalty after the second round. He stands at 6-under, four shots behind the leader. His ability to stay composed means he remains a contender.

Course Overview

Royal Birkdale Golf Club is hosting The Open for the first time since 2017. Its total course yardage is 7,223 yards, with a par of 70. Challenges include new holes and winds from the Irish Sea.

Interesting Quotes

Scottie Scheffler mentioned having thoughts about playing alongside DeChambeau but decided to stay focused on his game for now.

Sam Burns expressed sympathy for DeChambeau after his penalty and highlighted his own learning experience from playing with Scheffler.

Remarkably, Burns, who did not expect to be in the UK due to personal reasons, leads The Open. His wife encouraged him to play, leading to this opportunity.

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